Policy Wonk
Downstate interests drive upstate costs
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With New York City Democrats in control, a mix of progressive posturing and downstate-centric policy dominated the 2019 state legislative session.
Environment
It’s not the Rust Belt, it’s the Blue Belt
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Greater Rochester’s biggest asset is our water. But we can’t afford to be complacent; only 1 percent of Great Lakes water is renewable—and it’s increasingly under threat.
Four Questions
An innovation showcase
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The latest in optics, photonics and imaging technologies will be on display at Luminate’s “Light Tomorrow with Today” Demo Day. Slated for June 27, the startup accelerator program will also award $2 million in follow-on funding to its second cohort of startups.
Notable News
The Antoine Parris case: Can our U.S. attorney’s office stop a murderer from going free?
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A legal loophole could allow Parris, found guilty of killing with “depraved indifference to human life,” to walk free. But a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling points to a potential solution.
GUEST OPINION
Is Rochester’s cultural identity competitive beyond upstate?
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Rochester must be realistic about its cultural strengths and recognize that other fast-growing metros have added substantial cultural assets in parallel to rapidly growing population and wealth.
GUEST OPINION
Trees belong on the Erie Canal
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The Erie Canal is a unique and priceless public resource that deserves a thoughtful, creative, and inclusive management plan—one that preserves and restores the scenic, shady canal path.
Community
The ‘great’ debate
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What makes a city great? Does Rochester have what it takes to become one?
Four Questions
Light and sounds of the future
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The 2019 Light & Sound Interactive Conference runs June 25-27. Terry Clas, chairman of the event, believes LSI builds upon Rochester’s proud legacy in manufacturing, photography, and optics.
GUEST OPINION
Why a forgotten Rochester heroine needs to be remembered
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A 19th century Canadian immigrant, groundbreaking beauty shop entrepreneur Martha Matilda Harper dreamed of a better life—and created one for herself and scores of women from poor backgrounds.
Notable News
Midsize cities are hot – and Rochester is the hottest
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Is our No. 1 ranking on realtor.com a fluke? More likely, it is part of a broader trend favoring small and midsize cities that are livable and affordable.